Cake: meaning, definitions and examples

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cake

 

[ keษชk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

dessert

A sweet baked food made from a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, and other ingredients, usually with a sweet filling and often covered with icing.

Synonyms

dessert, pastry, torte

Examples of usage

  • Would you like a piece of cake?
  • She baked a delicious chocolate cake for the party.
  • The birthday cake was decorated with colorful sprinkles.
  • The wedding cake was a beautiful three-tiered creation.
  • I'm craving a slice of cake right now.
Context #2 | Verb

informal

To form or become formed into a mass or solid.

Synonyms

clump, coagulate, solidify

Examples of usage

  • The mixture will cake as it cools.
  • Be careful not to let the mud cake on your boots.

Translations

Translations of the word "cake" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bolo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‡เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kuchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kue

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciasto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฑใƒผใ‚ญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรขteau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pastel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผ€์ดํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุนูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dort

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kolรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่›‹็ณ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ torta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ›แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tort

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pastel

Etymology

The word 'cake' has a long history, dating back to the ancient Greeks and Romans who made flat cakes with honey. Over time, cakes evolved to become more sophisticated and varied, with different types of cakes being popular in different cultures. The modern concept of a cake as a sweet dessert is widespread and enjoyed around the world.

See also: cakes, pancake.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,752 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.